Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 62242
Basic Income
Tabled: 24 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025
Question
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had discussions with her international counterparts in countries that have trialled Universal Basic Income on (a) their experiences and (b) key challenges.
Answer
Alison McGovernUniversal Basic Income is not being considered as an alternative social security system by the Department for Work and Pensions.